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Reilly, Michael,
History -- United States
Animal -- Bird
Dress -- Uniform
Emblem -- Seal
Object -- Other
Object -- Weapon
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Woodbury
Obelisk
Sculpture
Soldier's Monument, (sculpture).
Artist:
Reilly, Michael, sculptor.
Title:
Soldier's Monument, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated May 30, 1867.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
White marble.
Inscription:
M. REILLY GLOUCESTER NEW JERSEY (Inscribed on front:) TO HER CITIZENS/WHO DIED IN DEFENSE OF THE UNION,/DURING THE LATE REBELLION/GLOUCESTER COUNTY DEDICATES/THIS MONUMENT./1867 (rank and names below and on sides and back of memorial) signed
Description:
An obelisk with an American eagle on the pinnacle. The obelisk sits atop a multi-tiered base inscribed with names of war dead; and a bas-relief of military insignia comprised of a crossed sword and rifle, with bullet case over a flag and staff, topped by a military cap. On the east face above the inscription panel is a bas-relief medallion of two female figures flanking the New Jersey crest, with horse's head above.
Subject:
History -- United States -- Civil War
Animal -- Bird -- Eagle
Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform
Emblem -- Seal
Object -- Other -- Flag
Object -- Weapon
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Woodbury
Obelisk
Sculpture
Owner:
Gloucester County, County Courthouse, Broad & Delaware streets, Woodbury, New Jersey
Remarks:
The war memorial honors county citizens who died in defense of the Union during the Civil War. The sculpture cost $4,050.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1995.
New Jersey, National Society of Colonial Dames, 1992.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS 73430022
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Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum
Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
73430022
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